Hello, I am new here as well, I just placed my order. I used to run and be very active, and since the kids were born I've really slowed down. I need to lose about 50 lbs to get my asthma and joint issues better under control. I'd like to do it before my next birthday in September and maybe run that full marathon I've been dreaming of!. I have trouble with portion control, so I thought this program would be easier for me.

How are you doing with the plan so far? If you haven't yet ordered your program from Nutrisystem Sparkmail me with the email you use on their site and I can get you a Buddy Buck, which is $30 off your first (or 2nd, I think) order.

The most important piece of advice I think I can give is to forgive yourself if you go off plan and get right back on immediately.

Hi everyone! I just rejoined Nutrisystem. I did very well with it from January through April of this year, but life got in the way and I made the decision to postpone it for a while. Luckily, I kept almost all the weight I lost off since April. My first shipment is out for delivery today and I will be starting it back up on Monday August 11th! I can't wait. I'm hoping to lose 100+ lbs. I will be the matron of honor in a wedding in September 2015, and my husband and I are going to think about having another child after then, too!

I'm sarah_v on the Nutrisystem site if anyone wants to be buddies over there.

Hello my name is shana and I have ordered nutrisystem and it should be here tomorrow this is the first diet that has the food already made which makes me super happy. I know I have to add in stuff but the main dish is already prepared. I hope it helps. How is everyone doing.

Hi everyone! My name is Tori. Today was my one week weigh in. I am super excited because I lost 7lbs this week! I know that is because it is just the beginning but I am very pleased. I even slipped up a little on Saturday night...eek. I was so nervous I thought I had blown any progress I had made. NOT TRUE! The first week and I am already learning. I have about 120 lbs to lose and I am seeing that it is not the one bad choice that will ruin everything but the many small good choices to stick to the plan that will help bring me success.

Also my tracker is wrong. My weight had gone up ALOT so I was at 255lbs when I started Nutrisystem and today I weighed in at 248. Woohoo! It is going in the right direction :)

Hi I'm Cherye. I heard about Nutisystem from my boss who loved the program. I just started this new job that is less stressful and needs less of my time than my last job. At my last job I had no time to eat at all and was always in a rush. It was also physically demanding so I had eaten a lot at night during supper. I lost a good deal of weight and built muscle, but in the end the stress was too much and my body is wrecked - my joints hurt a lot and now my metabolism is getting slower.

Now that I have time to actually eat a breakfast, lunch and dinner, I need to find things that 1. I like and 2. are actually good portions. It's hard starting all over again with the changes in food and diet.

are there any suggestions y'all can make? I want to start the Core 28 day plan (I'm picky about food and allergic to some foods so I want a choice). I was actually going to start with the 5 day starter kit that is sold at Wal-Mart.

Hi everyone! I'm Sarah, and I just signed up for the NS Basic plan. I had my first child in February of 2013 and being a new mommy has definitely blown my weight out of control. I'm waiting for my first shipment to arrive and I can't wait to get started! I've been reading lots of amazing success stories of people who have had great results when they stick to the program. I am currently about 250 lbs and looking to lose 100 or more (or stopping when my husband and I decide to have our next baby!) I haven't been less than 165 lbs since high school... I am counting on NS to help me get there! :)

Hi everyone! My name is Skyla, and I will be starting Nutrisystem on the 25th of September. I am eighteen, and a senior in high school. I've never really been "thin". So, since I will be going to college next fall, I decided that this will be a perfect time for me to start my goal! Thin before college! My current weight is 220lbs. I'm reaching for a goal of 150-160, or less if I decide.

I look forward to chatting with all of you, and asking you guys all of my questions! :) So very excited to be a member of this team.

I'm also a teacher. I love doing this program during the school year, especially the end and the beginning which are so very busy. I simply need to be sure my husband and daughter have something ready or nearly ready for dinner and mine is always ready. I buy lots bags of frozen veggies, fix chicken or something inn a big batch on Sunday, maybe have hubs grill some chicken on Sunday and we're all ready to roll. If you don't want anyone to know you're on NS you can always put your lunches in other containers. The dry cups are always put in other containers for me to take to lunch after I've added the boiling water. I put the veggies in the container frozen, add seasonings of I want, add the lunch Powerfuel, then add the lunch meal from the cup after it's softened for 15-20 minutes. No one knows it's NS unless I tell them.

Good afternoon everyone! My name is Kat and I am thinking about starting Nutrisystem and am looking for opinions from those of you who are doing it. I know a few people who have used it with success and it definitely sounds better than drinking shakes all day long.

A little about me- I am a 40 year old wife and mother. We have two teenagers with our oldest having just started his senior year of high school. I am a teacher and recently started working full after having worked part time for 13 years. I am working at a new school and am also a college student working towards my Master's degree in early childhood special education. I have belonged to Spark People for about 4 years and, at one time, lost 75 pounds. Unfortunately I gained it all back and am hanging around 250 pounds. I hate it but am so tired by the end of the day, I barely have the energy to cook and clean when I get home. I feel like a change in my diet and relearning how to eat is the best starting point right now.

Anyway, sorry for the ramble. I look forward to getting to know you all and (hopefully) losing weight along with you. Take care!

** Kat ** Live well, laugh often, love much!!!!

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Hello. I joined this this team before but left because I never even started Nutrisystem. I thought I would re-introduce myself now that I am actually starting the program.

My name is Michele. I've been on SP forever now. My weight has been a huge roller coaster (HW: 360, LW: 270, CW: 355). Where I live it is hard to eat healthy due to limited fruits/vegetables (there is no road so everything must be flown in). I was going to try Nutrisystem last year but didn't think I could afford it. After spending almost $1000 a month over the last year I've realized that NS was extremely affordable, plus it is much better for me.

I tried a 5 Day sample pack while in the city for the summer (I'm a teacher so I live elsewhere in the summer) and really enjoyed the foods. I had tried a few back in 2005 and didn't care for it so I didn't think I would love it as much as I did this time.

Anyway my next pay is September 5th and I look forward to ordering soon after that!

WELCOME! You will find the NS plan very convenient. I know I have. I love bringing my lunches to work on Monday and not having to worry about what I'm going to cook for dinner when I get home. Best of success Debbie and husband.

Hi...I'm Debbie (if you didn't guess it LOL!). My husband and I start nutrisystem in the morning. He is diabetic and needed a meal plan. He's only 185 at 6-foot. I'm 210ish at 5'2" and am on their senior plan (52 yrs old). - I work a lot. 59 hrs this week and most weeks. I don't have time to prepare food so we usually eat out, which is how I got fat over the last 10 yrs. So I am hoping this plan works for us.

I'll post daily or every other day. Add when I can. Thanks Amy for the Spark Goodie and welcome.

Thanks WORKINPROGRESS and welcome Kendra! I injured my back last week so the exercise is out. I'm trying to stay on program from my sofa with the heating pad. It is hard to stay on track when you can't move I am finding out.

Hi Everyone. I just joined SP today along with this group. I've done NS a few times throughout my life. It's a successful way to diet for me if I can just stick to it. I do the best for breakfast and lunch but dinner and weekends are my downfalls. I'm hoping being in a group will give me the support and accountability I need to success.

Edited to Add: BTW, my name is Kendra. I am 28, mother of 2 boys from Texas :)

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